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Basic Accounting Courses

Basic accounting courses can help you learn financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets and accounting software, that support tracking expenses, generating reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.


Popular Basic Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Codio

    Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Taxonomy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Microsoft 365

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, Javascript, Context Management, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Nonprofit Law

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure, Social Impact

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using AI to Expand Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Architecture, YAML, Scalability, General Networking, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

  • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Create PDF Balance Report using HTML, Excel & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets : Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Using AI to Expand Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt

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